Costumes Crew – Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students)

Job description

Title: Costumes Crew – Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 (ISU Students) Employee Classification: Student Special Event Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: School of Theatre, Dance, and Film Job Summary: The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for highly skilled and experienced Cutter/Drapers and First Hands, as well as Costume Technicians and Costume Crafts Technicians for the 2026 summer season. CUTTER/DRAPER and FIRST HAND: - Professional cutter/draper experience is required. Professional first hand experience is preferred in addition to being a skilled cutter/draper or first hand. The ideal candidate should work well in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, and be able to teach young costume professionals and interns. - Positions will be available for both the build period of the Festival and the full season. Cutter/drapers and First Hands hired for the build period will work from May 19 – July 10. First Hands/Wardrobe Crew Heads hired for the full season will work May 19 – August 5 and be transitioned to wardrobe crew when dress rehearsals begin. COSTUME TECHNICIAN/WARDROBE CREW: - Costume construction exper...